US visa ban targets former EU Commissioner Breton over alleged social media censorship
Washington announced it banned former EU tech Commissioner Thierry Breton and four other European activists from entering US soil, a decision Breton slammed as a “McCarthy’s witch hunt”. Read More
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As cocoa production plunges, scientists have turned to a climate-resilient plant to save the chocolate industry.Read More
Explosion in Moscow kills 3, including two traffic police officers
Three people, including two traffic police officers, were killed in an explosion in Moscow on Wednesday. Read more at Read More
Israel’s defence minister walks back pledge to establish Gaza settlements
Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz suggested establishing settlements in Gaza but later retracted his statement, clarifying it was made in a security context. Read more at Read More
Video shows boats swallowed by a giant hole in Shropshire, UK
UK police declared a major incident after a giant hole opened up under a canal, draining part of it and leaving several narrowboats stranded. Read more at Read More
Record snowfall blankets Italy’s Prato Nevoso ski resort ahead of holidays
Italy’s Prato Nevoso ski resort recorded exceptionally heavy snowfall, creating challenging conditions for road access. Read more at Read More
Two Russian police officers killed in Moscow explosion
Three people, including two police officers, were killed when a bomb detonated in Moscow on the same street where a Russian general died in an apparent car bomb explosion just…
Yuletide substitutes: What are the best alternative Christmas films?
Tired of watching the same old festive classics? Here’s our guide to the best left field Christmas movies that deserve your attention during the holidays. Read More
Christmas travel chaos: All the European airport strikes to expect in December
Airport workers are walking out in protest of the ‘Grinch-style behaviour’ of low-paying employers. Read More
From forts to holy cities: These are India’s best luxury train journeys for 2026
Heritage, culture, cuisine, and wildlife: India’s top luxury train journeys to take in 2026. Read More